AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS SYSTEMS AND THE MODERNIZATION OF MEDICAL RECORD FEES.

SB 1057 updates Connecticut's medical records laws to align with current Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards and electronic health records systems. It amends statutes 20-7c and 19a-490 to modernize how healthcare providers handle patient records and adjust fees for medical record requests. The bill directly affects healthcare providers who manage patient records and patients seeking access to their medical information. Key changes include updating requirements for electronic record handling and revising fee structures for copying medical records. The legislation focuses on streamlining administrative processes without altering patient care standards.